What Is Purbac Used For

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hi i started tribuss as i have been diagnosed with hiv 4 weeks back doctor gave me purbac to take with it to most of the time my hands and feets gets swell n get sharp pains around them could this be another side effect, before i started taking this medications my joints were paining and my skin was itching..please help. ## I'm on treatment of Effivirenz compination for 3years and I've gat strange headich I decide to take purbac ds now I feel better is it right that I take it with my treatment ## Hello, Leesa! How are you? Yes, those can be side effects of these types of medications, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea and skin rash. If they get too severe, then you should consult your doctor for assistance. Pertunia, Purbac is an ...

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Hi!I'm hiv positive for 12 years but I have never been sick since I was diagnosed even with flu.My cd 4 is 175 and the doctor has recently prescribed tribuss,purbac and centrum for. Is it good for me to start purbac if I'm not ill?I'm healthy as ever. ## Purbac is often prescribed for those that are HIV positive to prevent the risk of them developing a possibly dangerous infection. Thus, if your doctor has prescribed it, it would be best to take it as directed. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have a cd4 count of 47, was admitted with a chest infection. Doc prescribed purbac, centrum and tribuss. Am getting stronger but its on and off. No...

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Can purbac be used at the same time with co-amoxyclav 625 ## I've started taking Purbac for bladder infection. I'm on warfari, Carloc, amlodopinine, pharmapress blood pressure meds and epilum. It is my third day on Purbac and I feel though a fever wants to break through and my stomach is bloated and painful. Please advise. Regards ## Hello, Tebo! How are you? Yes and they are sometimes prescribed together to treat particularly severe infections. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Margaret, this antibiotic can sometimes cause those types of symptoms. They should go away a week, or so, after you finish your course of treatment. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi. I went to the doctor as I was throwing up because I had too much sugar in me and haven't been cleaning my system. Doctor gave me purbac D5 antibiotic to finish. What is it used for? ## Hello, Lebo! How are you? Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent various types of bacterial infections. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi I am hiv positive and I am on arv I wenT to my doctor and I was told to use purbac does it help with all types of infections in the body ## Hello, Jae! How are you? This is an antibiotic, it is often given to HIV patients to help prevent infections, since a bacterial infection could be very dangerous to them. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi,I was taking conzole with my arv,now they have given me purbac at the chemist.Is it on for me to change from conzole to purbac. ## Hi I have been using tribuss for 3months and my medical aid approved purbac I don't know what to do should I use it is it save please worried lady f . ## Hi, I'm hub positive for 18 yes recen...

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What's is it use for *purbac paediatric suspension* pls I really need a help for that before using it to my 2 years old daughter ## Hello, Harbby! How are you? Did her doctor prescribe it for her? Purbac is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of bacterial infections, it's side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Purbac details here. ## I was given Tribuss and cozole, first time user of Tribuss, just diagonized, how can I use them because my doctor said after meals and I took them 1 hour after meals and it was not a pleasant moment. ## Hi can u tell me wat meds is burbac ## My son got flu can i give him purbac and hy is only 10 month old ## Hi, my child involved in a car accident. I rushed to the hospital with he...

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my pupps head is swolin on her head can i give her the medication ## Purbac contains the active ingredient Cotrimoxazole (Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim), which is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. From what I could gather, it can be used for dogs; as some dogs are prescribed it from vets. I don't know however, what the recommended dosage would be for a dog. You may want to call up a vet office to determine what a proper dosage would be based on the size of your dog or what type of dog it is. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... I hope this helps! ## Hi is purbac tablets for HIV people? ## I am hiv positive and starting to develop boils.will purbac help?

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Hi I'm taking purbac and trivenz as a part of my treatment, but I'm losing weight and I'm HIV positive. ## Hi my partner he's using trivenz after sleeping with another partner should I will be worried Mbesh ## I'm also taking both and seemingly I have developed rash all over my body and it is itchy ## Hello Nene, The medication Tivenz is used to treat HIV, HIV infections and the hepatitis B virus. Tivenz contains the active ingredients Effavirenz 600mg, Emtricitabine 200mg and Tenofovir 300mg. The medication works by acting as a non nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, reducing the activity of viral enzymes and decreasing the growth and amount of HIV virus. I hope that this information helps.

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My daughter aged 5 was prescribed purbac for tonsilitis. Is this proper? ## My 4 year old son complains of ear pain. Do u recomend purbac without doctor prescription ## This is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, so it is best to follow the doctor's instructions. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can I use purbac for tonsillitis?

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I have been prescribed Purbac for MRSA for 5 months. Some docs say NO, and propose Clindamycin. I don't need to develop any horrific side effects - have 1 kidney. ## Actually, MRSA is also known to be susceptible to Sulfa antibiotics, such as the Purbac, which contains Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is also commonly prescribed under the brand name Bactrim. There are several antibiotics that your doctor can use for this and this is also an appropriate choice. It may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor?

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Purbac Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim, SMX-TMP

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, sold under the brand name Bactrim among others, is a fixed-dose combination antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.[2] It consists of one part trimethoprim to five parts sulfamethoxazole.[7] It is used to treat urinary tract infections, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections, travelers' diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, and cholera, among others.[2]&a...

Can i use purbac for adult to treat gonorea, STI and if yes how many dosage a day and i am on TB treatment as is my second month. ## Hello, BJ! How are you? Unfortunately, some strains are becoming drug resistant, thus you need to see your doctor, so they can prescribe the appropriate antibiotic to eradicate the infection. The U.S. FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. What TB treatment are you taking?

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Can purbac help my 5 yrs who has mumps? ## Hello, Lungs! How is your child doing? No, mumps is a viral illness, so an antibiotic won't do anything to help with it. Have you consulted a doctor? You may be able to do things to help ease some of the symptoms.

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Hi I was on purbac for a month for prevention of pnuemonia. During this time I had fever reoccurring. But most of the unpleasant side effect about this drug, is that I had my menses for the whole month. Is this normal? ## Hello, Bantu! How are you? Are you also on oral contraceptives? If so, antibiotics such as this one, can reduce their efficacy, which may result in spotting and bleeding, while you're taking it, as reported by the U.S. FDA. Other typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and PMS-like symptoms.

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I have a prescription of Purbac for my toddler ( 3 and a half years old ) with monocyte function that is low. Any information on this medicine with regards to low white blood count? ## Purbac contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic used to treat many types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## Thanks for the info verwon. I see that a rash has started to form on his back. Possibly the medicine? does anyone have info on low white blood count? and a monocyte reactive test.? ## Does purbac suspension contain lactose? My 9 month old has Lactose intolerance and since being on purbac has had had really bad stomach cramps and gas. We are up all...

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PURBAC DS IS IT FOR HIV OR DOES IT HELP TO GAIN WEIGHT?MY DOCTOR PRESCRIBE IT FOR ME ## I need to gain weight what pills can I use ## Purbac DS contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, commonly prescribed in the U.S. under the name Bactrim, it is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It may cause side effects, such as: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. More details: As to gaining weight, there is no magical pill that is going to enable you to do so in a safe and healthy way. The best thing you can do to try to gain is to add a multivitamin to your diet, because a lack in some vital nutrients can contribute to weight loss and a smaller appetite and up your intake of calories, by eating healthy foods. Are there any other questions?

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Can i use purbac 480 for tonslitis? ## Yes, it is an antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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hi, can i take purbac d.s. for a tooth infection ## Purbac DS contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. And it can be used for a dental infection, but the relevant question is: Was it prescribe to treat this dental infection? If not and you just have some left over from a prior prescription, you may run into problems if you don't have enough to completely eradicate the infection, because you run the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. On top of that, a dental infection does require proper follow up treatment from a dentist to fix the underlying issue that has caused it, or there is a high likelihood that it will just recur. Learn more Purbac details here.

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Purbac DS Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim, SMX-TMP

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, sold under the brand name Bactrim among others, is a fixed-dose combination antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.[2] It consists of one part trimethoprim to five parts sulfamethoxazole.[7] It is used to treat urinary tract infections, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections, travelers' diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, and cholera, among others.[2]&a...

I've been HIV positive since 2012 and i dont know my cd four count, but lately i've been getting sores in my mouth. Can i take purbac? Is it safe? ## Hello, Neoza! How are you? It depends on what's causing the sores. Purbac is an antibiotic that is only effective at treating or preventing bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, the sores could be due to oral thrush or canker sores and, if that is the case, the antibiotic will not help. Have you consulted a doctor for a diagnosis? ## I have hiv and am taking trivenz and purbac for the past two years. How long can I stay on purbac?

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